Somalia Participates in International Solar Alliance General Assembly in New Delhi

NEW DELHI (SONNA) – The State Minister for Energy and Water Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Farah, accompanied by Somalia’s Ambassador to India, H.E. Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Odowaa, participated in the General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), held in New Delhi, India.

The summit was officially opened by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by leaders, ministers, government representatives and delegates from more than 130 countries.

In his opening address, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of international cooperation in advancing clean energy, protecting the environment and ensuring access to sustainable energy. He stressed the need to ensure that modern technology, financing and technical expertise are made fairly accessible to all countries, particularly those in Africa.

He also announced a $200 million Africa Solar Energy Fund aimed at promoting solar energy projects and expanding access to clean energy across African countries.

The Prime Minister further noted that India’s non-fossil fuel energy capacity had reached 308 gigawatts (GW), with a target of 500 GW by 2030. He also highlighted investment opportunities worth more than $220 billion expected in India’s clean energy sector by the end of this decade.

During his address, Modi cited initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM, which promote the use of solar energy in households and agriculture. He called on ISA member states to strengthen cooperation and joint efforts to advance clean and sustainable energy.

The Somali delegation also included diplomats from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in India and officials from the Federal Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.

Somalia’s participation in the international summit reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening international relations and cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in advancing renewable energy, attracting investment and benefiting from technological opportunities that can improve access to clean and sustainable energy.